Rounds 4-7 ** 2017 Browns Board Mock Draft ** Rounds 4-7

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saints needs:

Two Linebackers: The Saints had some of the weakest linebackers in the NFL, so it could be argued that this is their biggest need. James Laurinaitis was playing for them last year, for crying out loud. Reuben Foster is a viable candidate for the team at No. 11 overall. Signed Manti Te'o A.J. Klein. Drafted Duke Riley...
Defensive Tackle: New Orleans has a nice building block up front with Sheldon Rankins. Nick Fairley was another forceful presence in the interior of the defensive line, but he'll be entering free agency come March. The front office needs to address this area. Re-signed Nick Fairley
Defensive End: Cameron Jordan was exceptional this past season, performing on an All-Pro level. However, the Saints don't have much besides him as far as edge rushers are concerned, so they need to bring in someone new to get after opposing passers. Signed Alex Okafor Drafted McKinley.
Cornerback: The good news is that the Saints will be getting Delvin Breaux and P.J. Williams back from injury next year (Breaux played occasionally in 2016, but was banged up because of his various maladies). The bad news is that cornerback is yet another defensive position that should be addressed. Open
Two Guards: The one upgrade New Orleans could use on the offensive line is at one of the guard spots where Senio Kelemte was pretty pedestrian in 2016. Jahri Evans will need to be re-signed as well. Signed with Lions Open
Tight End: Coby Fleener was a predictable bust signing. The Saints should just acknowledge him as a sunk cost and move on with a new tight end. Open
Backup Quarterback: Drew Brees is now 38, so the Saints should think about finding a successor for him. Signed Chase Daniel Drafted Dobbs...
Running Back Depth: Mark Ingram had his ups and downs in 2016, but the Saints could rely on Tim Hightower as a sturdy No. 2. Hightower is now a free agent. Drafted Brian Hill late.

CB looks like it... and Ezra Robinson (CB) ----- TN State looks like the one... and he would have been had he not been taken a few picks earlier... so....

Nate Hairston (CB) ------- Temple

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Panthers up next...

Two Offensive Tackles: Michael Oher and Mike Remmers were able to skate by on easy matchups in 2015 until the Super Bowl, when they were both exposed. They weren't as fortunate in 2016. They both struggled until Oher got hurt. Carolina has to make amends for its mistake of not finding better tackles last spring. Signed Matt Kalil Drafted Holden
Cornerback: The Panthers inexplicably cut Josh Norman last offseason, a decision they undoubtedly regret because they weren't able to cover anyone in 2016. James Bradberry is a decent corner, but a top player at the position is needed. Signed Captain Munnerlyn Drafted Douglas
Defensive End: Both Charles Johnson and Mario Addison are set to hit the market in March. At least one of them needs to be retained, and young depth must be added as well. Re-signed Charles Johnson and Mario Addison; Signed Julius Peppers Drafted Fields
Defensive Tackle: Kawann Short is the other major free agent. The Panthers did draft Vernon Butler in the first round last year, but they'll still need help on the defensive interior if Short leaves. Franchised Kawann Short
Safety: The Panthers don't have horrible safety play, but they could stand to improve in that regard. Signed Mike Adams
Wide Receiver: Devin Funchess hasn't shown much thus far, and Ted Ginn is a free agent, so the Panthers could add someone to their receiving corps this spring. Signed Charles Johnson and Russell Shepard; Drafted JuJu
Running Back Depth: Jonathan Stewart turns 30 this offseason, so the Panthers may opt to find a successor sometime in the near future. At the very least, they need a better backup. Drafted Fournette... for depth...
Fullback: The Panthers cut Mike Tolbert, so they'll need a replacement Open

FB, anyone?

Harvard's Firsker is an option but not a thrilling one...

Let's try to convert... Elijah Hood (FB/rb) ------ UNC

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Cinci again...

Kicker or Bottom-of-the-barrel QB? Kicker...

Adam Griffith (K) ----- BAMA

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Where the hell is that guy?

Flyin J

Ezra Robinson was already selected

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@flyin-j said:
Ezra Robinson was already selected

lol.... and there he is in the CB list.... twice.... consecutively... DOH!

I'll go with the Temple kid.... Nate Hairston (CB) ------- Temple

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Well, Mud....

Mudfly

@tour2ma said:

Well, Mud....

Ha!....dont I have 3 more weeks?......

Good think you used one of the best movies everrrrr....or I might make ya wait....but what the hey....

Mr Irrelevant.............drmdrmdrmdrmdrm....(thats a drum roll)

With the last and MOST insignificant pick, in this long long 7 round, well managed, 253 pick, marathon, NFL Browns board mock draft PT 1 - 2017, ably assisted by a displaced aggie and a cajon mouth full.....

The Denver Bronchitis select.....Hardy "great genes dont make great players" Nickerson JR.....ILB......Ill annoyed

Shazam!

Mudfly

Now...it's over......SO..what did I win??

gumby73

@mudfly said:

...drmdrmdrmdrmdrm...

ably assisted by a displaced aggie and a cajon mouth full.....

MAMA SAID- The WATERBOY would certainly be needed in this Mock Marathon. I will gladly accept this Anticipation Trophy & Ride off into the sunset ON MY RIDING MOWER...YeeeeHaawwww

TexasAg1969

@mudfly said:
Now...it's over......SO..what did I win??

You have won over 3 weeks of pure boredom until draft night. Go watch a baseball game and fall asleep.

darren15

lets do another 3 rounder

TexasAg1969

@darren15 said:
lets do another 3 rounder

That's what I said and she said, "You're 70. Go watch a baseball game and fall asleep."

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Whew... See ya'll in the recap and feed back threads...

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Mods... feel free to set this thread adrift now.

Please keep the two Players Picked threads, by team and by position, pinned a little longer as we rehash things.